Chefs that come to your house: everything there is to know

Private chefs that come to your house is a new craze taking the UK by storm, born out of the desire for delectable restaurant standard food that is at your discretion and in the comfort of your own home. Whilst the concept seems simple, private chefs that come to your house remain a mystery for most, so read on to see what it entails and exactly how it works when you have a Nomad Cook come to your house!

Sarah Sullivan
Sarah Sullivan
March 28, 2023

Private chefs that come to your house are the obvious answer to your rightful desire for exquisite food, tailor-made for your needs, whilst being spoiled in a familiar environment. Put simply, you pick the chef that excites your taste buds, have a say in the menu served and then sit back, relax and enjoy, without lifting a finger. Whilst we know this sounds idyllic, this newfound craze was something previously reserved for only the richest of rich, wining and dining with their similarly elite friends. Now, it has become more accessible than ever with Nomad Chefs, begging the question… what does having private chefs that come to your house actually involve? Look no further than this, we have broken down what it means to have a private chef that comes to your house and what exactly you can expect.

What does a private chef that comes to your house actually do?

Cast your mind back to the elite members of history enjoying personal culinary delights as part of a sophisticated lifestyle; used as a means of exuding class and dazzling guest with their wealth and available talent on hand to prevent even a pinkie finger lifting off the table, whilst enjoying the finest food the culinary world has to offer. Fast forward a few hundred years and the personal chef world has lost the barriers to accessibility it previously boasted, but what a private chef that comes to your house actually does has pretty much stood the test of time! A Nomad Chef will sort the menu, either choosing from their signature menu or costuming to your specific wants or dietary requirements. They will then turn up to your house having looked after the shopping and get to work in the kitchen, they can even talk you through what they are doing, showing you some tips and tricks - the experience is yours to shape!  Lastly, no need to get out the rubber gloves as the Nomad Cook will do all the washing up so you can be sure that your kitchen will be as sparkling as your Nomad Chef found it, and all palates will be suitably impressed. No need to do anything but head to our website and pick a chef!

What does a private chef that comes to your house actually do?

What types of chefs can come to your house?

All our Nomad Chefs have a wide variety of specialties and experience so the type of chef that can come to your house is entirely up to you! Let’s use a couple of Nomads to bring this range to life…. Fran Currie is a plant-based chef that draws on her recent professional training from Le Cordon Bleu and her love for high quality, fresh and seasonal ingredients to curate exquisite plant based seasonal British, Mediterranean or Asian dishes that will never disappoint! You can read more about Fran in her dedicated blog post which also features Fran’s sample menu! On the other side of the spectrum, we have Numra Siddiqui who twists spices with deep flavours to create South Asian and Middle Eastern style dishes inspired by her grandmother’s recipes. Numra’s profile can be found here where is signature menu is also featured as well as reviews and ratings from previous happy clients!

What types of chefs can come to your house?

To browse all available Nomad Chefs, as well as their signature menus, reviews and pricing head to our website!

How much does a chef at home cost?

This again is something that is entirely up to you! With prices starting from £40 per head, you are free to choose your level of chef experience customisation of the experience, number of guests and many more factors. The sky really is the limit! Check out our blog post which dives into the details of how much a private chef that comes to your house costs, including a breakdown of costs in comparison to going out for dinner in London as well as the average cost of a Nomad Chef experience! One thing that is super important to us at Nomad is transparency of cost, so you won’t find any hidden costs when it comes to us, at the heart of what we do is looking after our chefs to make sure they are in the best position to give you a fantastic restaurant grade experience every time!

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What do I need to prepare when a private chef comes to my house?

Prepping for a private chef to come to your house is easier than getting ready to go out for dinner! The requirements are no greater than what you would do before having guests over anyway, so there is no extra work! Simply give your kitchen and dining room a quick once over to make sure there is sufficient place for your Nomad Cook to work and serve, don’t forget to make sure your dishwasher so your chef can clean as they go! Then simply make sure all your hobs and ovens are working so your Nomad can cook up some magic. Last but not least, make sure you have enough plates and cutlery for all of your guests, if you are coming up short you can always check out a crockery rental service!

What do I need to prepare when a private chef comes to my house?

How can I book a private chef to come to my house?

Booking a private chef to come to your house couldn’t be easier! Simply head to our website, browse the available chefs, take your pick of the chef that fits your food preferences and simply get in touch with them to enquire about your desired dates and any other questions like customisation of menus! That is it! So really there are no excuses for letting the occasion pass without booking a private chef to make it unforgettable! So go forth with your newfound knowledge of what it is like to have a private chef come to your house and head to our website to browse our chefs and learn more!

How can I book a private chef to come to my house?
Hire a local private chef for your special occasion. They buy the ingredients, cook and do the washing up.
Prices start at £30/head. Search here.

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